Change of government: Great Zapfenstreich for Scholz on May 5th

For the executive Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), a large tap is planned to say goodbye to the office. The solemn ceremonial of the Bundeswehr on May 5, as it was said from government circles in Berlin, is planned. First, the “Tagesspiegel” reported about it. The following day, on May 6th, CDU chairman Friedrich Merz will be elected as the new Chancellor of the future Black and red federal government in the Bundestag.

The large tapping is the highest and most solemn ceremonial of the armed forces, with which deserving officials are honored at the end of their service, as the Bundeswehr says in a general explanation. The musical evening ceremony is also organized to say goodbye to Federal President, defense ministers and generals.

Scholz has three music requests free

Scholz can also wish for three pieces of music that are played in the Serenade as part of the ceremony. It is not yet known which one will be.

Scholz ‘predecessor Angela Merkel (CDU) had chosen the title “For me should rain red roses” by Hildegard Knef in the big tap in December 2021. The Stabsmusikkorps also played the hymn “Great God, we praise you” – and the song “You forgot the color film”, with the singer Nina Hagen in 1974 landed a hit in 1974.

As a place of the Zapfenstreich, the Paradeplatz on the site of the Department of Defense in Berlin was planned, the “Tagesspiegel” reported on the department. The origins of the ceremonial go back to the 16th century. It consists of a march, pieces of music and the national anthem and the march. Torches are also part of it.